chivalrous

The definition of chivalrous is a man who is attentive and courteous to women, like a knight in shining armor.

(adjective)

A man who opens the door for a woman and provides any help she needs is an example of a man who is chivalrous.

See chivalrous in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

having the noble qualities of an ideal knight; gallant, courteous, honorable, etc.
of chivalry; chivalric

Origin: ME chevalrous < OFr chevalereus: see chivalry

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